No Strings Attached : Movie Review


Romantic comedies are a little like junk food: they're not healthy or sophisticated but, when made right, there's something addictive about their tasty familiarity. Going in, you know what you're going to get. There are no surprises, nasty or otherwise. The guy will capture the girl's heart (or vice versa) and the courtship rhythms are pre-ordained. The story is so familiar that it's like watching a re-run of something you have seen before but with different actors, a different locale, and (if you're lucky) a few new twists. Romantic comedies are popular because they are non-threatening and offer wish fulfillment. Failed examples typically don't work because the screenplay isn't sufficiently focused on the romance or because the leads are mis-matched. "Chemistry" is an overused term in the film industry, but it is, without question, the #1 factor in determining the effectiveness of a motion picture residing in this genre.

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Author : James Berardinelli